Southern Smash: Promoting Positive Body Image + Eating Disorder Awareness Southern Smash travels to Texas A&M University this upcoming Wednesday, April 3, 2019 to raise awareness surrounding eating disorders and to promote positive body image. The signature Scale Smash will take place at … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Perishia + Patrick
Perishia + Patrick Patrick and I both grew up singing in Gospel groups at various churches. One day, over 15 years ago, we met at this church called Bethlehem Baptist church in Roans Prairie, TX. He was smitten by my beauty, but at the time, I was focused on school and being a stellar athlete … [Read more...]
GRAND OPENING: Sabi Boutique at Century Square
Sabi Boutique at Century Square Welcome to the Sisterhood. DISCLAIMER: If you're a recovering shopaholic, you might not want to read this. Yesterday our team went to the grand opening of Sabi Boutique's second location, right in the heart of Century Square. Not only was it the most bright, … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Tracy + Joshua
Tracy + Joshua Photos by Uncle Tio Photography Joshua and I met in a welding class in high school and reconnected at Texas A&M when we started dating. We dated throughout college and long distance for a year while I finished college. He tricked me into believing we had won a … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Savannah + Kirby
Savannah + Kirby Our love story started in 2013. We met in college, obtained our Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in photography, and fell in love. Not long after graduation, we got engaged on Thanksgiving of 2016. The proposal was intimate and so incredibly special. We gathered … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Lizzie + Paul
Lizzie + Paul Paul and I initially bonded over our mutual love of all things nerdy in 2017. We found a great friendship together talking about comic conventions, cosplay, obscure movies, and ALL the music. Eventually, we found that we relied heavily on our friendship with each other. We were … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Odessa + Trey
Odessa + Trey The Bride and Groom met while both attending Texas Tech University, Trey was an offensive lineman on the Texas Tech football team, Odessa was a student intern on the nutrition staff for the football team. Trey and Odessa met over omelets at a team breakfast before a football … [Read more...]
Ask Ashley & Co.
Ask Ashley & Co. Article & Photos Courtesy of | Ashley & Co. You're engaged, congratulations! This is the moment you've waited for, you can't wait to shout it out, get things started, hit the ground running, and start the whirlwind of wedding planning NOW. Before you get ahead of … [Read more...]
Gentleman’s Quarters
The Gentleman's Quarters Article + Photos by | Caitlin Curbello-Rodriguez Brides aren’t the only people who need to feel and look their best on their wedding day. Grooms and their entourage should be pampered, too! What better way to ready yourself for your ‘I dos” than a fresh haircut, straight … [Read more...]
Happily Ever After Starts Here…
Happily Ever After Starts Here... Article + Photos by | Kelley Austin of Cruise Planners The honeymoon…some of your first and best memories as a married couple. An amazing honeymoon doesn’t just happen; it requires significant attention to detail and expertise. Wedding couples often experience … [Read more...]
Choosing Bridesmaid Dresses
Choosing Bridesmaid Dresses Article by | Erin Joyner of Wonderfully Wed ♥ Cover Photo by | Madalynn Young Photography I was thinking about one of my favorite lines from one of my favorite movies last night. From 27 Dresses... Bride: Aren't these dresses great? And the best thing about them, is … [Read more...]
Let’s Get Personal
Let's Get Personal Article by | Amy Kujawa of Party Time Rentals ♥ Cover Image by | Jerry Hayes Photography Have you ever walked into a ceremony or reception, scanned the room, and stood there just to marvel in its beauty? Do you go to your Pinterest board titled “Dream Wedding” and scroll … [Read more...]
Our Multicultural Wedding
Our Multicultural Wedding Article by: Laila Melissari Photos by: Lauren Melissari + Sarah Burns Photography “The beauty of love is that, you can fall into it with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time.” -Rita Ghatourey Our love story began right here at Texas A&M … [Read more...]
For goodness sake, wear comfortable shoes!
For goodness sake, wear comfortable shoes! Article by Erin Joyner One of the craziest things I see as a wedding coordinator is women (mostly) who wear the most beautiful, AND the most uncomfortable shoes at a wedding. It’s not just the bride, it’s her bridesmaids, the mothers and many … [Read more...]
Every Season is Wedding Season
Every Season is Wedding Season Article By: Party Time Rentals Winter, spring, summer or fall – every season is wedding season, especially in Texas. Regardless of the time of year you choose for exchanging your vows and saying “I Do”, you’ll want to consider seasonality in making your wedding … [Read more...]